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Quasi-Static Structural Analysis Of An Experimental Aircraft Wing, Scott Bender
Quasi-Static Structural Analysis Of An Experimental Aircraft Wing, Scott Bender
Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses
In this report, a quasi-static load analysis is conducted on an experimental light sport aircraft wing via a whiffletree bending test. This report will discuss the loads present on the aircraft during straight level flight at a speed of 82 knots equivalent air speed. Flight load calculations are described along with the design of the whiffletree and mounting structures utilized for applying the distributed point loads. Initial finite element analysis is performed on the wing structure to determine critical strain locations and optimal sensor distribution. Subsequent mechanical experimentations are performed using a bending test to measure the strain at critical …
Impact Simulation And Analysis Of Sandwich Structures, Daewon Kim
Impact Simulation And Analysis Of Sandwich Structures, Daewon Kim
Master's Theses - Daytona Beach
Impact damage on aircraft and spacecraft can be a severe problem that may cause catastrophic results. Several aerospace structures have been used to resist or absorb energy in the occasion of impact. Among these, a sandwich structure has advantages with high stiffness, strength to weight ratio, and its relatively cheap cost. However, finding the impact structural response of a sandwich structure, by performing experiments, has disadvantages. First, impact is a complex problem with a multi-parameter nature and many factors should be considered. Secondly, it is a destructive test and the test subject may be damaged during the test. On the …